Research Project Manager

Position Details

Position Details


Job Title
RESEARCH PROGRAM COORD


Position Number
8151029


Work Modality
Fully In-Person


Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP?
no


Job Category
University Staff


Job Type
Full-Time


FLSA Status
Exempt


Campus
Maywood-Health Sciences Campus


Department Name
PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCES


Location Code
PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCES (06250A)


Is this split and/or fully grant funded?
Yes


Duties and Responsibilities

Position Title: Project Manager

Pamela Xaverius, PhD, MBA, MEd, CPH: Maternal Child Health Research Lab
Parkinson's School of Health Sciences & Public Health

Loyola University Chicago

Full-Time | Master's-Level Position

Key Responsibilities
Research Project Management

• Coordinate day-to-day operations of the Maternal and Child Health Research Lab.
• Organize and facilitate weekly lab meetings, including agenda development, documentation of action items, and follow-up on deliverables.
• Track progress on research projects to ensure milestones, timelines, and deliverables are met.
• Maintain project documentation and shared research resources.

Manuscript Development and Submission

• Coordinate manuscript development across lab members, including drafting support, content integration, editing, and formatting.
• Manage journal submission processes, including adherence to journal guidelines, document preparation, and submission tracking.
• Maintain a pipeline of manuscripts in preparation, under review, and published.

Grant Development and Submission

• Support preparation and submission of grant proposals to internal and external funding sources.
• Coordinate proposal timelines, assemble application materials, and ensure compliance with sponsor and institutional requirements.
• Assist with drafting sections of proposals, including background, methods, and project management plans.

Lab Coordination and Collaboration

• Support communication and coordination among faculty, trainees, and collaborators.
• Track member contributions and deliverables across research projects.
• Assist with coordination of student and trainee research activities.

How to Apply Interested candidates should submit the following materials:

• A cover letter describing their interest in the position and relevant experience
• Curriculum vitae or resume
• Contact information for three professional references

Note: This is a 40 hour week position that pays $27 an hour. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

• Master's degree in public health, epidemiology, health services research, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in academic research coordination or project management.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Master's degree in public health, epidemiology, health services research, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in academic research coordination or project management.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Experience with scientific writing, manuscript preparation, or grant development.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work collaboratively in interdisciplinary research environments.

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses


n/a

Computer Skills

Qualifications

• Master's degree in public health, epidemiology, health services research, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in academic research coordination or project management.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Experience with scientific writing, manuscript preparation, or grant development.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work collaboratively in interdisciplinary research environments.

Supervisory Responsibilities
No


Required operation of university owned vehicles
No


Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?
No


Physical Demands
None


Working Conditions
None


Open Date
05/14/2026


Close Date

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate
$56,160/ann


Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate
$56,160/ann


Special Instructions to Applicants


As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago's mission, candidates should consult our website at . For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at .

About Loyola University Chicago


Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes -including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences-Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.


Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here .

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